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ExpiredMileage
196,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND FLEXI WEAK
NSF SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
DAMP ON FRONT SHOCKS
O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both o/s tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit
exhaust system corroded and rubber broken, but still supported
play in both bottom ball joints
various suspension bushes perrished and worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both o/s tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit
exhaust system corroded and rubber broken, but still supported
play in both bottom ball joints
various suspension bushes perrished and worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to all brake discs
exhaust heat shield loose
exhaust system corroded
smear on wiper blades
various oil leaks
Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sill.
N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R shock absorber shroud/bump stop detatched.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight saw toothing on N/S/R tyre inner edge.
Various steering and suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust rear heat shield insucure
nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play
nearside rear brake anti-rattle spring missing
slight play in offside front steering rack end
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust rear heat shield insucure
nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play
nearside rear brake anti-rattle spring missing
slight play in offside front steering rack end
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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W641 PDS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2000 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 99,282 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W641 PDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W641 PDS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 May 2000.
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